I wend to St. Olaf for a year, but also spend a lot of time at Carleton.

I think the comparison is a bit like comparing a top brie with a top bleu. They both are phenominal cheeses, but they have their own unique benefits.

Bleu cheese can cost more and seem more prestigious, but it can also be less accessible to many pallates. Brie, or any other soft-ripened cheese, can taste a little strong on the outside for some, but has a rich, full, creamy flavor and texture within. Brie and bleu, in fact, can ballance each other out quite well when served at a gathering -- providing great options for all, especially those who want both.

We are blessed to have such complimentary schools providing flavor and sustinance to our community.

Alexander J. Beeby

Father, Friend, Citizen

"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." (Charles Darwin)